I've gone ahead and started a TechPB platoon for BF3, you may find it HERE.

Alright, this is the official BF3 thread for TechPB.

-Relevant conversation in regards to the game-Opinions on the game, items, weapons, classes, etc.-Stories about the game-Gamer tags-Strategies-Info on DLC's or updates

It would seem that EA/DICE has created a new Platoon system that resembles clan support pages for other titles. As this type of system can be extremely helpful for users wishing to connect to other gamers for the purposes of coordination, proper teamwork, and to socialize; I have created us a TechPB platoon that you may find here.

Quite a number of us joined up and played Battlefield Bad Company 2 together, and generally speaking, we did quite well with multiple users popping in and out between games. If you were around when BC2 was big around these parts, you know how many laughs were had during our matches.

To be clear, I made this Platoon with the intent to allow our user-base to connect to like-minded gamers, and NOT to be a hardcore gaming clan. Tempers can flare while you play intense and competitive shooters, but we will not allow users to turn this into a shit show of elitist K/D cock waving contests. We can play hard, but many of us also like to play video-games socially, please allow for both viewpoints.

Although the Platoon system can organize this type of application more than a simple thread, I will included a simple database of usernames and online aliases for users here to quickly shoot out friend requests and messages to each other. Please, and let me stress PLEASE included your forum username in any friend request so members know where you are coming from, and not just punk you off as another butt-hurt troll.

We will be using the tried and true 3 digit TPB motif as our clan-tag/indicator. Gamertag/PSN ID/PC username Database: (Please indicate what system you are playing on)

There was 6 BF3 threads ranging from complaints, help, and general discussion. I figured it would be easier to unify the topic into a single thread. We had quite the discussion going for BC2 at one point, and I want to continue that onto the next game once everyone abandons BC2.

You know what I think it is... you may need to have an active soldier on the given platform. It appears you can have a main elsewhere, but you do need to have something on the primary platform, which in this case in the 360.

I'll update the list shortly. Unfortunately it looks like you can only join the platoon when you have an active soldier on the 360 as it piggybacked off my main account. Although it's not a big deal as we still have our home here, if anyone feels the need to make a PS3 or PC chapter as well, that would be entirely possible. That is, unless you don't wanna jump platforms.

I was hoping that it would recognize multiple platforms and just group users accordingly, I guess I was wrong.

Stop worrying about how you look, and start worrying about how you play. Get out on the field and play paintball the best you can, not stand at home in front of a mirror trying to figure out if your jersey matches your eyes.

ive only been playing for a few hours and i have been sniping for most of the time. and i still hardly have the hang of it.

dont you have to account for the bullet dropping over a long distance and all that jazz?

Yes, there is bullet drop. At distances across the map, you'll have to aim about 1.5 to 2 heads high, and in closer, like when you're in the subway, you'll want to go about .5 heads higher (this is with the 12 power scope, that's what I'm using to make these calculations). It's nice that you can see the bullet's path, so stay scoped in after you shoot and you can get a feel for the distances and drop involved. Now that I've got the hang of it, I can get headshots with the SV98 about 75% of the time at any distance.

ive only been playing for a few hours and i have been sniping for most of the time. and i still hardly have the hang of it.

dont you have to account for the bullet dropping over a long distance and all that jazz?

Yes, there is bullet drop. At distances across the map, you'll have to aim about 1.5 to 2 heads high, and in closer, like when you're in the subway, you'll want to go about .5 heads higher (this is with the 12 power scope, that's what I'm using to make these calculations). It's nice that you can see the bullet's path, so stay scoped in after you shoot and you can get a feel for the distances and drop involved. Now that I've got the hang of it, I can get headshots with the SV98 about 75% of the time at any distance.

i was looking maybe for something on the screen that would give me an idea of how far they are and how many notches to add, but i didn't see one. and the subway is my favorite spot for sniping.

You'll just have to estimate. I don't do any calculations (I just said that to mean my guestimation), I just go with what feels right based on how big they look. You'll get it eventually; I was terrible for the first few games, until I figured out the mechanics of it.

If all the snipers are 2 shot kills at the body then the semi autos should at least be 3. It makes me so mad when i cant down people with a shot from the sv98 but the guy with an SVS or the MK Mod (or whatever they are called) can spam 2 shots into me from any distance.

True but you should not be able to spam the beginning snipers like assualt rifles and get 2 shot kill and then use the bolt action which shoots slow as hell and have to get a 2 shot kill. That isnt balanced.

If all the snipers are 2 shot kills at the body then the semi autos should at least be 3. It makes me so mad when i cant down people with a shot from the sv98 but the guy with an SVS or the MK Mod (or whatever they are called) can spam 2 shots into me from any distance.

I agree. It gets annoying to just miss the head with the SV98, and hear 2-3 quick shots coming my way. I think they should be either less accurate, slower shooting, or have more recoil and take longer to reacquire the target.

any sniper that is not an automatic 1 shot kill gets me mad. its a fucking sniper rifle.

I used to be like you, then I got good with the sniper as it is. If you practice with it, it can be a OHK weapon.

I agree with you in spirit, but in the game, I think the bolt actions are fine. As for the shotguns, they probably wanted to get the weapons in there without having to deal with too many loadouts. It is the beta, after all.

I agree with you in spirit, but in the game, I think the bolt actions are fine. As for the shotguns, they probably wanted to get the weapons in there without having to deal with too many loadouts. It is the beta, after all.

I just got done playing a game and got killed by the SVD about 6 times and all i hear in my turtle beaches before i die is about 4 or 5 rapid snipers shots . And who knows on the 870 i know alot of the unlocked guns can be used in all classes for example i use my PP2000 in the recon class, fuck sniping

Sadly, I recently bought Dead Island, and it has kinda pushed the BF3 beta out of the way for the time being, but I will definitely be in on the main game. Or, maybe Dead Island will get old and I'll get back on the beta, who knows?